NBA News
LeBron debuts vs. Jazz, begins record 23rd year
Lakers star LeBron James will make his season debut against the Jazz on Tuesday night.
Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries
Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries.
Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks
Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain.
LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics
In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the reigning Olympic champions.
Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.
Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley
The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA's player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for "rest."
Source: Draymond warned for engaging vocal fan
The NBA has issued a warning -- but no fine -- to Golden State's Draymond Green following his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans, a source told ESPN.
🏀 30 teams, seven tiers: How league stacks up
ESPN's Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton sort NBA teams into seven tiers based on outlook for success at the end of the regular season and beyond.